Gourmet
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CURRYON
Located on the first floor of Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yo Culture, this restaurant offers curry and sweets with a view of the rich natural beauty of Asuka. Dishes using vegetables and fruits grown in the village are tasty and visually appealing, too.
The name "CURRYON" is a combination of the words "carry on" and "curry.” It expresses the wish that the town and its people will be connected through curry, and make further development from the village of Asuka into the future.-
10 Asuka, Takaichi District, Nara -
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10:00a.m.-5:30p.m.(L.O.4:30p.m.) -
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Nara Specialty Restaurant & Cafe Marukatsu
Marukatsu is a popular Tonkatsu (Japanese port cutlet) restaurant located in the Koryu Nigiwai Wing of Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex. It functions both as a cafe and a restaurant. Take-out menu items are also available.-
437-3 Somanouchi-cho, Tenri, Nara
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Irregularly
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9:00a.m.–8:00p.m.
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La ville – Miyako –
La ville Miyako offers additive-free, handmade lunch menu items and sweets. Focusing on local production for local consumption, the restaurant mainly uses ingredients from Nara. The owner purchases vegetables and fruit directly from farmers to provide fresh ingredients. Sweets using seasonal ingredients are also available. It is a nice place to dine in while lunch, desserts and drinks can also be taken away.-
1156 Oka, Asuka, Takaichi, Nara
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Monday to Friday 11:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and national holidays 10:30a.m.–5:00p.m. (L.O. 3:30p.m.) -
Monday to Friday 11:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Imanishi Seishindo
The specialty of this shop is Yaki-mochi. Yaki-mochi is a grilled rice cake whose inside is filled with homemade sweet red bean paste made from the beans from Hokkaido. The beans are cooked with coarse sugar slowly. It tastes not too sweet but achieves perfect balance of sweetness. The rice cake doesn’t harden even after a while, thus, it’s an ideal souvenir to take home. Freshly baked Mitarashi Dango (dumplings with sweetened thick soy sauce) is also available in the store as well as seasonal products.-
383-4 Oka, Asuka, Takaichi, Nara
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Tuesdays and second Wednesday of the month
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9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Kokoro Gohan
Kokoro Gohan offers healthy dishes using brown rice and vegetables, and handmade doughnuts.
Their lunch menu includes brown rice and vegetables from Asuka. The doughnuts are made with a yeast produced from rice and koji (malted rice) used for producing sake. “Healthy food made with safe ingredients” is a motto of the restaurant. The interior of the store provides a relaxing atmosphere with the warmth of wood.-
10 Asuka, Takaichi District, Nara
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Monday
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10:00a.m.-5:30p.m.(L.O.4:30p.m.)
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café Kotodama
The building has a quaint appearance as it was a former sake brewery and the inside emanates a nostalgic atmosphere. The Kotodama Lunch which includes ample of local vegetables is very popular. Their sweets are characterized by the abundant use of colorful fruit. Specialties of Asuka and other local produce, from accessories to lacquerware, are also available.-
1223 Oka, Asuka, Takaichi, Nara
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Tuesday and third Wednesday of the month
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10:00a.m.–4:30p.m. (until 5:00p.m. on Sat., Sun., national holidays)
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Nakamuraya
Nakamuraya is a casual eatery whose signature products are dishes using wild plants, somen noodles and simmered sweetened amago (a kind of mackerel). One of the popular items is warm somen noodle. The noodles are the locally-famous Miwa Somen stretched by hand which are thin but have firm texture. Adding chili pepper flavored with yuzu citrus to the broth is recommended. The view from the window seats is very picturesque.-
717 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
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Eikichi
Eikichi has been serving Kaitenyaki with mugwort (yomogi) in front of the Muroji Temple gate for 50 years! The dough is made from simple ingredients - no eggs, only wheat flour, baking powder and water - yet it has an exquisite, chunky texture. The mugwort is a natural product picked from the surrounding mountains. Each piece is baked by their female owner who always gives smiles on her face. Kaitenyaki is a disc-shaped Japanese confectionery made by sandwiching sweet red bean paste between wheat flour dough.-
709-2 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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7:30a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Hashimotoya
Hashimotoya is a traditional ryokan inn established in 1871. Enjoy hearty and healthy dishes using wild mountain plants and natural ingredients from ancient Japan in a tranquil setting with a view of the vermilion Taiko Bridge in front of the Muroji Temple gate. The inn accepts not only overnight stays but also for lunch and rest after visiting Muroji Temple.-
800 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
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Japanese Cafe & Dining Kien
A dining cafe with a modern Japanese atmosphere. The owner of the restaurant who is committed to local production for local consumption use ingredients mainly from Nara. Enjoy warm, homemade and delicious meals. A lunch menu is available and customers using the cafe are also welcome.-
2455-14 Haibarahagihara, Uda, Nara
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Sunday and closed irregularly on other days
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11:00a.m.–2:00p.m., 5:30p.m.–10:00p.m.
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Fukujukan Haibara Main Shop
Fukujukan was opened in 1928 as an accommodation which served fine meals. They have long been loved by many people as a butcher shop after the war. The restaurant serves only premium Japanese black beef and offers a genuine taste. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy shabu-shabu, sukiyaki and steak. The Omotenashi gift is given only at the Haibara Main Shop which is located in front of Haibara Station.-
2445 Haibarahagihara, Uda, Nara 633-0253
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Tuesday, one Monday in a month
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9:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Maison du Panneterie Mahoroba Shop
Panneterie, located in the Mahoroba Kitchen Kashihara branch, specializes in bread. Visitors can buy delicious bread while they enjoy shopping for locally produced vegetables and other goods. Cafe menu items featuring bread and hand-drip coffee are particularly popular.
The Mahoroba Kitchen Kashihara branch is one of Japan’s largest-scale farmer’s market which also accommodates a restaurant and a food court.-
In the Food Court of Mahoroba Kitchen, 605-1 Tokiwa-cho, Kashihara, Nara
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December 31-January 3
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9:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
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Hatsuse Choja-tei
A vacant house has been renovated and opened as a machiya (traditional townhouse) café. It is used as a community space for local residents, a place of relaxation for visitors and as a base for disseminating information on history and tourism. Lunch and light meals are served. Visitors are welcome to stop for a break. A selection of brochures on sightseeing spots around Sakurai and events in other parts of Nara is available.-
796 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Tuesday
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9:00a.m.–4:00p.m.
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Shunsaku Kashi Kobo Kofu
A log-cabin style cake shop whose building is made of wood imported from Finland. Inside of the shop is filled with the warmth of wood. Cakes that are made with the finest ingredients, like treasures, are displayed in the showcase. There is also a cafe space with a variety of menu items. Relax and enjoy your time.-
2-7-24 Abe Mokuzaidanchi, Sakurai, Nara
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Monday
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9:30a.m -8 :00p.m. (L.O. 7:30p.m.)
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Rest & Café Flere
A popular restaurant with a pretty pink façade and a very large parking space. The rice and vegetables used in their dishes are grown on their own farm. Ingredients are fresh and safe and many of the meu items feature each season. They offer an extensive Western menu and also serves dishes featuring local items such as chilled somen noodles, nyu-men (somen noodles in warm soup) and soba noodles.-
254 Makinouchi, Sakurai, Nara
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Tuesday
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Monday to Friday 7:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 7:00a.m –8 :00p.m. -
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Rose-no Kabin
Rose-no Kabin is a sweets shop specializing in German pastries, including cakes and baked goods. They have been loved by local people for many years. Each item representing four seasons of Japan is carefully made. A zestful eat-in space is on the second floor where you can enjoy relaxing moment.-
335-2 Kaiju, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.–8:00p.m.
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Shunsaku Kashi Kobo Kofu
A log-cabin style cake shop whose building is made of wood imported from Finland. Inside of the shop is filled with the warmth of wood. Cakes that are made with the finest ingredients, like treasures, are displayed in the showcase. There is also a cafe space with a variety of menu items. Relax and enjoy your time.-
2-7-24 Abe Mokuzaidanchi, Sakurai, Nara
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Monday
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9:30a.m -8 :00p.m. (L.O. 7:30p.m.)
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Rest & Café Flere
A popular restaurant with a pretty pink façade and a very large parking space. The rice and vegetables used in their dishes are grown on their own farm. Ingredients are fresh and safe and many of the meu items feature each season. They offer an extensive Western menu and also serves dishes featuring local items such as chilled somen noodles, nyu-men (somen noodles in warm soup) and soba noodles.-
254 Makinouchi, Sakurai, Nara
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Tuesday
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Monday to Friday 7:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 7:00a.m –8 :00p.m. -
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Rose-no Kabin
Rose-no Kabin is a sweets shop specializing in German pastries, including cakes and baked goods. They have been loved by local people for many years. Each item representing four seasons of Japan is carefully made. A zestful eat-in space is on the second floor where you can enjoy relaxing moment.-
335-2 Kaiju, Sakurai, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.–8:00p.m.
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Hatsuse Choja-tei
A vacant house has been renovated and opened as a machiya (traditional townhouse) café. It is used as a community space for local residents, a place of relaxation for visitors and as a base for disseminating information on history and tourism. Lunch and light meals are served. Visitors are welcome to stop for a break. A selection of brochures on sightseeing spots around Sakurai and events in other parts of Nara is available.-
796 Hase, Sakurai, Nara
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Tuesday
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9:00a.m.–4:00p.m.
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Maison du Panneterie Mahoroba Shop
Panneterie, located in the Mahoroba Kitchen Kashihara branch, specializes in bread. Visitors can buy delicious bread while they enjoy shopping for locally produced vegetables and other goods. Cafe menu items featuring bread and hand-drip coffee are particularly popular.
The Mahoroba Kitchen Kashihara branch is one of Japan’s largest-scale farmer’s market which also accommodates a restaurant and a food court.-
In the Food Court of Mahoroba Kitchen, 605-1 Tokiwa-cho, Kashihara, Nara
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December 31-January 3
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9:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
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現在、準備中です。
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Japanese Cafe & Dining Kien
A dining cafe with a modern Japanese atmosphere. The owner of the restaurant who is committed to local production for local consumption use ingredients mainly from Nara. Enjoy warm, homemade and delicious meals. A lunch menu is available and customers using the cafe are also welcome.-
2455-14 Haibarahagihara, Uda, Nara
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Sunday and closed irregularly on other days
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11:00a.m.–2:00p.m., 5:30p.m.–10:00p.m.
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Fukujukan Haibara Main Shop
Fukujukan was opened in 1928 as an accommodation which served fine meals. They have long been loved by many people as a butcher shop after the war. The restaurant serves only premium Japanese black beef and offers a genuine taste. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy shabu-shabu, sukiyaki and steak. The Omotenashi gift is given only at the Haibara Main Shop which is located in front of Haibara Station.-
2445 Haibarahagihara, Uda, Nara 633-0253
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Tuesday, one Monday in a month
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9:00a.m.–7:00p.m.
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Nakamuraya
Nakamuraya is a casual eatery whose signature products are dishes using wild plants, somen noodles and simmered sweetened amago (a kind of mackerel). One of the popular items is warm somen noodle. The noodles are the locally-famous Miwa Somen stretched by hand which are thin but have firm texture. Adding chili pepper flavored with yuzu citrus to the broth is recommended. The view from the window seats is very picturesque.-
717 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
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Eikichi
Eikichi has been serving Kaitenyaki with mugwort (yomogi) in front of the Muroji Temple gate for 50 years! The dough is made from simple ingredients - no eggs, only wheat flour, baking powder and water - yet it has an exquisite, chunky texture. The mugwort is a natural product picked from the surrounding mountains. Each piece is baked by their female owner who always gives smiles on her face. Kaitenyaki is a disc-shaped Japanese confectionery made by sandwiching sweet red bean paste between wheat flour dough.-
709-2 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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7:30a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Hashimotoya
Hashimotoya is a traditional ryokan inn established in 1871. Enjoy hearty and healthy dishes using wild mountain plants and natural ingredients from ancient Japan in a tranquil setting with a view of the vermilion Taiko Bridge in front of the Muroji Temple gate. The inn accepts not only overnight stays but also for lunch and rest after visiting Muroji Temple.-
800 Muro, Uda, Nara
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Irregularly
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10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
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CURRYON
Located on the first floor of Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yo Culture, this restaurant offers curry and sweets with a view of the rich natural beauty of Asuka. Dishes using vegetables and fruits grown in the village are tasty and visually appealing, too.
The name "CURRYON" is a combination of the words "carry on" and "curry.” It expresses the wish that the town and its people will be connected through curry, and make further development from the village of Asuka into the future.-
10 Asuka, Takaichi District, Nara
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Monday
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10:00a.m.-5:30p.m.(L.O.4:30p.m.)
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La ville – Miyako –
La ville Miyako offers additive-free, handmade lunch menu items and sweets. Focusing on local production for local consumption, the restaurant mainly uses ingredients from Nara. The owner purchases vegetables and fruit directly from farmers to provide fresh ingredients. Sweets using seasonal ingredients are also available. It is a nice place to dine in while lunch, desserts and drinks can also be taken away.-
1156 Oka, Asuka, Takaichi, Nara
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Monday to Friday 11:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and national holidays 10:30a.m.–5:00p.m. (L.O. 3:30p.m.) -
Monday to Friday 11:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Imanishi Seishindo
The specialty of this shop is Yaki-mochi. Yaki-mochi is a grilled rice cake whose inside is filled with homemade sweet red bean paste made from the beans from Hokkaido. The beans are cooked with coarse sugar slowly. It tastes not too sweet but achieves perfect balance of sweetness. The rice cake doesn’t harden even after a while, thus, it’s an ideal souvenir to take home. Freshly baked Mitarashi Dango (dumplings with sweetened thick soy sauce) is also available in the store as well as seasonal products.-
383-4 Oka, Asuka, Takaichi, Nara
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Tuesdays and second Wednesday of the month
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9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
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Kokoro Gohan
Kokoro Gohan offers healthy dishes using brown rice and vegetables, and handmade doughnuts.
Their lunch menu includes brown rice and vegetables from Asuka. The doughnuts are made with a yeast produced from rice and koji (malted rice) used for producing sake. “Healthy food made with safe ingredients” is a motto of the restaurant. The interior of the store provides a relaxing atmosphere with the warmth of wood.-
10 Asuka, Takaichi District, Nara
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Monday
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10:00a.m.-5:30p.m.(L.O.4:30p.m.)
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café Kotodama
The building has a quaint appearance as it was a former sake brewery and the inside emanates a nostalgic atmosphere. The Kotodama Lunch which includes ample of local vegetables is very popular. Their sweets are characterized by the abundant use of colorful fruit. Specialties of Asuka and other local produce, from accessories to lacquerware, are also available.-
1223 Oka, Asuka, Takaichi, Nara
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Tuesday and third Wednesday of the month
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10:00a.m.–4:30p.m. (until 5:00p.m. on Sat., Sun., national holidays)
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Nara Specialty Restaurant & Cafe Marukatsu
Marukatsu is a popular Tonkatsu (Japanese port cutlet) restaurant located in the Koryu Nigiwai Wing of Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex. It functions both as a cafe and a restaurant. Take-out menu items are also available.-
437-3 Somanouchi-cho, Tenri, Nara
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Irregularly
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9:00a.m.–8:00p.m.
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